Job 15:2
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Should a wise man vtter †vaine knowledge, and fill his belly with the East winde?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. knowledge of wind
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- Hosea 12:1Rank 3 from verse 2
1EPHRAIM feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
1¶ Ephraim feedeth on winde, and followeth after the East winde: hee daily increaseth lies and desolation, and they doe make a couenant with the Assyrians, and oyle is caried into Egypt.
- James 3:13Rank 4 from verse 2
- Job 11:2–3Rank 5 from verse 2
2Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
3Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
2Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should †a man ful of talke be iustified?
3Should thy ‖lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
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Job 15:2
A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. To speak, declare, or make known. 2. Outermost or complete.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Empty, fruitless, ineffective, unprofitable, worthless, false, unsubstantial, or conceited.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Sense 1: To make full, occupy capacity, satisfy, supply what is lacking, or complete. Sense 2: A full or satisfying amount or measure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
The direction of sunrise; lands or regions toward that direction.
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Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.
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2Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
2Should a wise man vtter †vaine knowledge, and fill his belly with the East winde?
Selected passage3Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
3Should hee reason with vnprofitable talke? or with speeches wherewith he can doe no good?